Behavioral Health Practicum Student

April 16, 2024

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Description

About the Company

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. With nearly 50,000 employees, Sanford Health is dedicated to the work of health and healing across its broad footprint. Sanford Health offers many development and advancement opportunities to its employees and is committed to providing care to diverse patient populations.

Description

Behavioral Health Practicum Student

The Behavioral Health Practicum Student is a team-based role that requires a broad understanding of human behavior and theories of counseling. The student will work with a wide range of patient populations and presenting issues, requiring a foundation in a variety of treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs
• Develop treatment plans
• Implement treatment interventions
• Continually assess patients’ progress and revise treatment plans and interventions accordingly
• Document treatment sessions
• Provide patient progress updates to interdisciplinary team
• Educate patient support members about patient issues and interventions
• Refer for additional clinical services or to specialists, as needed
• Stay current on emerging issues in the profession

Currently pursuings

• Currently enrolled in a qualified college or university pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another degree in a behavioral health science
• Seeking internship or practicum placement within Sanford Behavioral Health as a requirement of the degree program
• No experience required, but preference given to individuals with work experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional disturbances, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package